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Lebanon Trademark Registration

Protect Your Brand in Lebanon Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys

Simple steps to register your trademark

STEP 1

Comprehensive Trademark Study

Before filing your trademark in Lebanon, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.

  • Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
  • Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
  • Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2

Trademark Application Filing

Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Lebanon and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.

  • Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
  • Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
  • Tracking the Registration Process Online

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?

If there are no objections or oppositions, it typically takes about 2 months to get trademark registration approval.

What is the duration of the opposition period?

The opposition period is not applicable.

Certainly! Here's a rewritten version of the question: "Is it necessary for me to sign a Power of Attorney?"

Yes, having a power of attorney is important.

How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?

The trademark registration is valid for 15 years starting from the date it is registered.

Does registering a trademark in Lebanon grant me any legal rights?

In Lebanon, you don't need to register a trademark to have rights to it. The rights belong to the person who uses the trademark first, as Lebanon follows the 'first to use' rule.

Is it necessary to use my trademark before applying for registration?

You don't need to use your trademark or plan to use it before applying for registration.

Who is allowed to challenge my trademark application?

Trademark opposition is not an option.

What are the reasons for which a registration can be canceled?

Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:

  • Ownership rights issues
  • Copyright infringement
  • Conflicts with trade names
  • The mark is too generic
  • The mark is merely descriptive
  • The mark serves a functional purpose
  • The mark lacks distinctiveness
  • Confusion with a well-known mark
  • Misrepresentation by the mark's owner
  • Conflicts with personal name rights
  • Conflicts with registered design rights
  • The mark includes a geographical indication
  • The mark violates public policy or morality
  • The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive
  • Conflicts with protected symbols like flags or emblems
  • The mark was registered with dishonest intentions

If I register my trademark in Lebanon, will it be protected in other countries?

Registering your trademark in Lebanon only protects it within Lebanese borders.

What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Lebanon after filing?

The application process follows these steps:

  • Application Examination, which includes checking:
    • formal requirements
    • classification accuracy
    • clarity of the application
    • any conflicts with existing registrations
  • Registration of the trademark
  • Publication, detailing:
    • the goods/services covered
    • the trademark itself
    • the application number
    • the applicant's name
    • the date of application
    • the applicant's address
    • any priority claim details
    • a representation of the trademark
  • What steps must I take to meet the usage requirement?

    It is not possible to challenge based on non-use.

    What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?

    Registering a trademark grants the following rights:

    • exclusive use of the trademark
    • ability to request cancellation of later conflicting registrations
    • right to sue for trademark infringement
    • ability to license the trademark to others
    • right to request customs to seize counterfeit goods
    • entitlement to compensation for infringement

    Can applicants claim priority for a patent application in Lebanon?

    You can claim priority in Lebanon if:

    • Your home country is part of the Paris Convention
    • Your home application was submitted no more than six months before the filing date in Lebanon

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